Jamie Purcell is entering her first year as the Assistant Softball Coach and Operations Assistant during the 2016-17 academic year.
Purcell comes to the Elmira College Athletic Department after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, with a concentration in History, from The College of New Jersey this past spring. The Nutley, NJ, native had a decorated career as a four-year starter and two-year captain for the Lions’ softball program. She was a four-time All-NJAC honoree, which included First Team accolades during her sophomore and senior seasons. She amassed 147 starts, 121 hits and 53 RBIs during her career, leading TCNJ to a pair of appearances in the NCAA Regionals in 2013 and 2016.
Outside of her playing career, Purcell gained valuable experience in a collegiate athletic department during her time at TCNJ. She served as a student supervisor of intramurals and club sports over all four of her years at the institution. She played a primary role in coordinating scheduling and staffing for intramural and club events.
Over the last two summers, she has served as an assistant coach for the NJ Pride 18U Elite and Gold travel teams. Purcell also has extensive experience as a camp instructor, working at several events including the 4 Real Baseball and Softball Camps, Nike Softball Camp, LVGSA Summer Softball Camp, and the Lady Lions Sports Camps LLC over the past handful of years.
In addition to her duties as a coach and operations assistant, she will also be pursuing a graduate degree while at Elmira.
